About
The Bell Museum is a natural history museum in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and it is best suited to visitors who want to understand the state's living landscape. Its displays focus on Minnesota wildlife and the ecosystems that support it, presented through dioramas and interactive exhibits that suit both curious adults and younger visitors.
What you will find
- Wildlife dioramas showing Minnesota animals within their natural settings
- Interactive exhibits about the state's ecosystems and how they fit together
- Planetarium shows, which add a look beyond the earth to a visit
Because the museum draws much of its character from its subject, a visit can be a good way to see the wildlife of the region before setting out to explore it on foot or by car.
Planning your visit
The museum is located at 2088 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, MN 55108. It has recently moved to the University of Minnesota campus, so check the current location and arrangements before you go. You can reach the museum by telephone at +1-612-626-9050 for details on visiting.
Its setting on a university campus means that a trip can be combined with a walk around the surrounding area, and the Twin Cities region offers a wide range of other places to visit nearby.